This is the next in a series of articles I am writing about the folks that have birds named for them. As you probably have heard, AOS plans to remove these names in the future and bury the history, good and bad, of the hobby we love. This is my effort to tell you a…
I am a big fan of eBird. Most folks think the only reason to have an account is to contribute your checklists and as a handy checklist tool. But there is more to eBird than that. One tool I am learning more about is BirdCast, eBird’s migration tracking tool. You can access it at Birdcast.com….
The proposed increase in benefit assessments put forth by the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (District) was voted down by property owners in Zones 2, 4, and 9. The ballot tabulations took place on June 20, 2025. The proposed increases failed to pass for the fiscal year 2025-2026. According to the Castro…
The legality of Measure II, the 2024 ballot measure that opened up unincorporated land east of Dublin for commercial development by breaking the city’s urban limit line (ULL), remains in question following an Alameda County Superior Court hearing last week of a lawsuit opposing the measure approved last fall by Dublin voters. Attorneys representing Save…
By Stephanie Floyd (Kite Call July-Aug 2025 • Reprinted from April 1-May 15, 2016 Kite Call) It’s fun to feed birds! Along with the enjoyment of bird feeding, we have a responsibility to be conscientious and aware of what’s going on with our feeders and birds. Wild birds move around, and while a flock may…
This is next in a series of articles I am writing about the folks that have birds named for them. As you probably have heard, AOS plans to remove these names in the future and bury the history, good and bad, of the hobby we love. This is my effort to tell you a bit…
You can now visit the new North Entrance at the Sierra Valley Preserve whenever you like! The Nature Center is open: Thursdays through Sundays 10am to 3:30pm The trails and outdoor facilities are open: Sunrise to sunset Year-round A birding hotspot in the Sierra Nevada
Over 40 prominent San Francisco Bay scientists have released a joint statement calling for the permanent protection of the Newark Area 4 Baylands, describing the at-risk lands in Newark as “simply one of the most important, unprotected wetland ecosystems remaining, and one of the region’s best opportunities to employ nature-based solutions to combat climate change…
Ohlone Audubon designed and built the beautiful Bette Wentzel Hummingbird and Butterfly garden in memory of our former president. It was sited in Shinn Park, Fremont many years ago. The garden was designed with plants to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. All beautiful gardens need help and we are responsible for the upkeep of ours. We meet each…
Up to two-thirds of North American birds are vulnerable to extinction due to climate change. Thousands of people asked Audubon how they could help respond to this and Climate Watch was born. Since 2016, Climate Watch volunteers have collected data which Audubon scientists use to determine how birds are responding to climate change by shifting…
A chapter of the National Audubon Society
Our mission is to celebrate and protect birds and their habitats in Southern and Eastern Alameda County
contact: ohloneaudubon@gmail.com
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Daisy Nunez Valenzuela
I am a third-year Biological Sciences student at CSU East Bay with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology, driven by a strong interest in understanding how cells function and how that knowledge can be applied in the field of dermatology. My goal is to help individuals who struggle with skin conditions such as acne or rashes regain confidence and improve their quality of life. Alongside my academic journey, I have worked at In-N-Out Burger for five years, where I have developed strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment. These experiences have shaped me into a resilient and adaptable individual, prepared to thrive in healthcare settings. As I continue pursuing my degree, I am eager to gain hands-on experience through internships and shadowing opportunities in dermatology offices, where I can begin bridging my classroom knowledge with real-world patient care
Maxine Gutierrez
Maxine Gutierrez was born in the Bay Area as the daughter of Filipino American immigrants and is the first scientist in her family. Her appreciation for nature and younger brother, who has Down Syndrome, inspires her passion and curiosity in science. After studying kinesiology, rehabilitation sciences, and Spanish at San José State University, she pursued her masters in cell and molecular biology at CSU East Bay. Her studies and research experience shape her desire to give back to underrepresented groups in STEM. In her free time, she enjoys art, music, reading, film, quadball, sports, and spending time with loved ones.
Kashish Vinayak
My name is Kashish Mehak Vinayak, sophomore at UC Berkeley. I’m majoring in Data Science with a domain emphasis in Economics. I was the valedictorian of my high school, Tennyson High School. In my free time you can find me volunteering at my Church, immersing myself into romance novels, and falling into consumerism as I up my wardrobe. I have a passion for helping people walking through different stages of life. This can look like my activism for the environment through enlisting Data Science to understand water quality in the Bay Area.
Itzel Parada
Hello! My name is Itzel Parada and I’m an Env. Science (ENSC) undergrad at CSUEB. I love nature, which is how I got steered towards studying ENSC. I hope to partake in conservation efforts and to help mitigate the climate crisis in the future. For now, I’m doing what I can to help my community. For the past year, I’ve been a research assistant in a NIC that has implemented an interdisciplinary climate curricula, otherwise known as CELI. It’s been amazing contributing to this wide scale effort of supporting our teachers and students. I hope to do much more!
Sooyun Cho
Sooyun Cho is a senior at the University of California, Berkeley, majoring in Molecular and Cellular Biology. After graduating in the fall of 2025, she plans to pursue a DDS degree while continuing her passion for immunology research, particularly as it relates to dentistry. Her current research focuses on identifying immune cells that develop resistance to immunotherapy, an important area of study for patients who often do not respond to such treatments in clinical settings. She hopes this scholarship will support her ongoing summer research in an immunology lab and help fund her participation in delivering an oral presentation at ABRCMS.
Muina Zaman
My name is Momina “Muina” Zaman, and I began my academic journey at De Anza and Peralta Community Colleges studying Computer Science. Inspired by the barriers I witnessed in accessing healthcare, I became motivated to use technology to promote healthcare equity. I have been honored to work in medical device development and most recently as a NeURO-CC Fellow at Stanford, where I worked on neuroimaging research. I am now continuing my studies at UC Berkeley, majoring in Data Science with an emphasis in computational biology, with the goal of developing systems that advance equitable and accessible medicine